Finance Committee Wins Narrow Tariff Vote Amid Debate
The finance committee’s tariff plan narrowly passes after a 13 minute session. Senator Bacon pushes grouping of votes to avoid a longer night session. Jones proposes Calcutta grain sacks on the free list and further rate changes to aid Northwest wheat growers. A clash with Senator Dolliver arises over ad valorem vs specific rates on undyed cloth. The session adjourns until Thursday with no further business.
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Bacon
Akrman Eessity
Finance Sensi
Thenea
Pgstor Jones
Calcutta
Northwest
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Dolliver
Senate battles over income tax and tariff agree to a wage report
In Washington on Friday June 4 the Senate debated methods to kill the income tax amendments to the tariff bill as Aldrich and fellow allies seek votes. Forenoon to evening the cotton schedule discussion continued with La Follette finishing a lengthy speech opposing changes in the Binvler rates and the chamber adopted his resolution directing the president to send the State Department German wage report correspondence to the Senate.
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Washington
Aldrich
Senate
la Follette
State Department
Senate storm over La Follette as autocracy debate rages
In a dramatic senate session on June 3 La Follette attacked Senate autocracy while enduring fatigue and resuming his speech against the cotton schedule. Aldrich pushed 35 percent ad valorem on tam pico when mixed with other vegetables, and the gloves duty was cut from 1.75 to 1.25 per dozen. Quilts, combs, and works of art saw notable rate changes as Aldrich and committee amendments moved through.
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Washington
Finance Committee
Aldrich
Senate Debates Day and Night Sessions and Dilemma on Quorum
Washington moves toward day and night sessions starting tomorrow as the Senate debates a plan to curb dilatory motions. Bacon and others oppose the ruling that absence of a quorum need not be called when the floor holder declines to yield. A lengthy speech by Kette on party leadership is set to continue, arguing the pending bill enlarges duties and marks a shift since the Dingley era.
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Washington
Senate
Bacon
Kette
Fear Trouble at Adana Washington June 2
The Times reports the new Vali of Adana a fanatical Kurd has entrusted the government relief fund to Bagdad a Turkish landowner who led armed men into Adana and sparked the mass Armenian casualties during the crisis.
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Adana
Washington
the Times
Bagdad
Baseat
Senate Tariff Debates Uproar Over Dingley Duty Increase
Senate sessions on the tariff bill adjourned amid lengthy debates on agriculture provisions. The panel approved raising the duty on lemons from 1 to 1.344 cents per pound after opposition from Root. Other changes cut dried peas to 25 cents per bushel and adjusted duties on chicory root chocolate cocoa salt stout and beer with various per unit and per gallon increases. Senators entered the chamber on a legal holiday and the roll call followed a tense session.
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Senate
Root
Taft to Consider AFL Labor Recommendations
Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor met with President Taft to discuss labor matters raised by the AFL executive council. The council asked the president to address these issues in his December message to Congress, and Taft said he would bring them to his cabinet for consideration.
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Center On
Washington
Jane
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Taft
Executive Council
Federation
Congress
McFatridge Seeks Reinstatement as Umatilla Agent
Major E. McFatridge former Indian agent at Umatilla visited Secretary Ballinger in Washington with Representative Ellis to request reinstatement. He admitted fault but argued for leniency and to resume his former post, citing extenuating circumstances.
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McFatridge
Washington
E. McFatridge
Umatilla
Ellis
Ballinger
Indian fund to pay Colville tribe support relief
At Senator Jones urging the Indian office prepares pro rata payment of 540000 to Colville Indians from the south half of their reservation relinquished land. The funds will be placed in government depositories for eligible Colville members in dire financial need.
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Washington
Senator Jones
Indian Office
Colville
Middies Must Not Marry Regulations Proposed
Washington June 3 President Taft regulators advised by Secretary Meyer target midshipmen who marry before graduation from the naval academy or during their two year cruise. The measures aim to curb early marriages among naval cadets and enforce discipline until service completion.
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Washington
Taft
Meyer
Naval Academy
Taft Associate G A R Post Aims for National Lead
Taft post of the Grand Army of the Republic seeks to become the largest G A R post in the country. Members plan events and recruit more veterans to solidify its standing as a leading comradeship center.
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Taft
High Water Threat Brings Inland Idaho Flood Alerts
Reported high water on the Snake and Clearwater rivers threatens towns as dikes are tested and bridges vulnerable. Officials say many cement piers and a wagon bridge show damage while predictions warn of possible peak levels within two days. No severe damage has been confirmed yet.
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Igton
Daho
Jane
Beiver
Stustoer Ras Te
Witich
Kemiah
Fleiston
Floods Roar In British Columbia Rail Lines
Heavy rains and warm weather flood the Kootenay tableland in British Columbia. Rail service between Nelson and Slocan City is interrupted by washouts while passengers are ferried by boat between Nelson and Roseberry and freight traffic stalls. The Columbia River near Vancouver rises steadily.
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Vancouver
B. C
Kootenay
British Columbia
Nelson
Slocan City
Roseberry
Columbia River
Fever Ship Ends Voyage With Fatalities At Sea
Victoria BC reports the fever ship completed a 48 day voyage from Santa Rosalia. Captain buried all aboard at sea including his wife Mrs Royal Stewart Lund and Able Seaman J bnson. Two thirds of the 28 crew were incapacitated by fever. two remain feverish. The Springbank has struggled to reach the straits for two weeks.
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Straits
James J Hill Subpoenaed in Spokane
Deputy Sheriff serves James J Hill at the Northern Pacific depot as he passes through Spokane on the way East. He is summoned to appear before the county grand jury in the Gordon embezzlement case involving seven indictments against M J Gordon ex counsel of the Great Northern. Prosecutor Pugh sought Louis W Hill but completes service on James J Hill.
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Spokane
James J. Hi
Great Northern Soa
Northern Pacific
Spokane County
Graud
M. J. Gordon
Great Northern
Pugh
Louis W. Hill
Gordon
Four British sailors escape Mussel Crag in small boat
Four sailors from the British ship Mussel Crag escaped by binding the watchman and rowing ashore in a small boat near San Francisco. One seaman was denied admission due to trachoma, a contagious eye disease, and Captain Fraser may face a heavy fine for allowing entry. The overturned boat suggests a possible accident after departure.
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San Francisco
Fraser
Militia Controls McCloud After Strike Unrest
Militia has complete control of McCloud California with soldiers guarding the light plant and river lumber company facilities. Patrols roam the town as Sheriff Howard and deputies search the hills for strike ringleaders amid dispersed troop squads.
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McCloud
Cal
McCloud River Lumber Company
Howard
Seismographs Record Intense Local Quake in Manila
Seismographs at the Manila observatory logged an intense microseismic disturbance from 2:46 to 5:02 this morning. The quake is estimated at 2000 to 000 kilometers distant, with records closely matching February 1903 activity in Java and Sumatra.
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Manila
Java
Sumatra
California’s handsome building at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
California showcases a striking old Spanish Mission style building on the exposition grounds. Each county will exhibit, from Siskiyou to San Diego, reflecting statewide enthusiasm and interest alongside Washington.
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California
Golden State
Siskiyou
San Diego
Washington
Government Exposition Buildings Reflect French Renaissance and Spanish Styles
The United States Government arranged five buildings echoing Exposition architecture in modern French renaissance and modern Spanish styles. The Alaska building stands at right, the European Exhibits Palace at center, and the Palace of Agriculture facade to the left. The last two are French renaissance and completed before December 1, 1908, while the Alaska building was finished April 15.
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Alaska
Palace of Agriculture
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